2012-07-08 19:03:04 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/8/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Jaguar-XKE-2-2-Very-fast-beautifully-restored-V12-U ...
Opening bid $29,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 5 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1971 Jaguar XKE 2+2 V12

High Performance engine with six Weber carburetors

Tremec T-56 5-speed transmission conversion

Upgraded Suspension

Working Air Conditioning (new compressor and R34 conversion)

Stunning and quick, this beautifully restored, tastefully upgraded, and very fast Series III XKE has only 43,000 Original Miles

Same meticulous owner for the last 20 years

The attention to detail on this vehicle is second to none. The car is owned by a retired aerospace engineer who spared no effort or expense in assembling arguably the ultimate incarnation of the V12 Series III Jaguar.

Engine
Original 5.3 litre V12 Engine

Bored .040 over to 333 cubic inches

Lightweight pistons

Factory rods carefully polished in line with loads to remove any stress risers and increase strength

All engine internals painstakingly balanced to within 0.2 grams

High lift camshafts

New harmonic balancer

Lightweight aluminum flywheel

High-torque starter for lighter weight and more reliable starting

Upgraded optical-trigger ignition with high output coil and

Ceramic coated headers

Oxygen sensor bungs added for accurate engine tuning

2.25 in stainless steel exhaust

All topped by six Weber carburetors for an amazing sound and throttle response. Carbs are custom jetted and optimized for this engine using on-road wide-band air/fuel meter.

Rebuilt radiator with larger core for increased cooling, supported by new fans and switch

Body
Recent full repaint of a rust and accident free shell. Original silver was replaced by basecoat/ clear coat in 1992 Jaguar silver. Paint is absolutely beautiful.

Trim re-chromed

Suspension and Brakes

Front and rear suspension completely rebuilt with upgraded bushings

Braided Stainless steel brake lines

Calipers rebuilt with stainless pistons

Heavy duty torsion bars

Front and rear sway bars

GAZ externally adjustable shocks (all 6)

Interior
Nice original interior

Factory air

Rare Nardi leather steering wheel

Additional soundproofing added

2013-01-07 05:23:53 | rkell writes:

Did this car sell? I would be interested in discussing a purchase. rkell